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Two men charged after police seize stolen vehicles, firearm

Lunenburg RCMP have charged two men with after seizing two stolen vehicles and a gun. On Feb. 12, officers investigated a report of an abandoned vehicle, a grey Honda Civic, on Mill Lake Road in Hubbards...

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Support for Houston government slips slightly: Abacus Data poll

A new poll is suggesting support for Tim Houston is slipping, although the Nova Scotia Premier retains a strong lead over his closest opposition. Released on Wednesday, the poll from Abacus Data surveyed...

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Shelter-in-place alert called off after gunshots reported in Beaver Bank

An alert for residents in Beaver Bank to stay in their homes after a report of shots fired in the area has ended. On social media, the RCMP said officers were investigating in Beaver Bank around the...

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Halifax-based brewery to shut down operations in March

A popular Halifax-based brewery is closing its doors after near a decade. Announced Wednesday over social media, 2 Crows Brewing will be shutting down operations as of March 8. In the post, the company...

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Halifax police search for suspect involved in weapons complaint

Regional police are looking for a suspect after two people reported being threatened with a gun Wednesday morning. At roughly 7:50 a.m., police were called to Kelly Street where three people were involved...

February 18, 2026 1:50 pm AST AST

Nova Scotia takes next step toward specialized menopause clinic

Nova Scotia is a step closer to opening a clinic focused on managing symptoms related to perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. A request for proposals for a clinic space for the so-called Menopause...

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Halifax actor-director highlights housing crisis in new movie

An acclaimed Halifax filmmaker is hoping to highlight how homelessness can impact Atlantic Canadians of all stripes. What We Dreamed of Then is a drama about a financially struggling father who is trying...

February 18, 2026 11:49 am AST AST

Report says N.S. has made 'no meaningful progress' on child poverty rates

A new study says Nova Scotia isn't making "real progress" when it comes to ending child poverty. According to the 2025 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia from the Canadian Centre...

February 18, 2026 11:07 am AST AST

WSP chosen to design Highway 102 improvement project

A Canada-based engineering company will be heading up the preliminary design work for improvements to a stretch of Highway 102 in Halifax. Firm WSP has been awarded the $1.1 million contract following...

February 17, 2026 2:14 pm AST AST

Fruit growers rejoicing higher snowfall totals in N.S. after 2025 drought

With snowfall totals above average this winter, fruit growers in Nova Scotia are hopeful after struggling through last summer's devastating drought. According to Environment Canada meteorologist Ian...

February 17, 2026 11:54 am AST AST